Wanolitto’s Musings for this Saturday’s Des Moines Farmers Market

The Sun God blessed us once again last week – the first wine tasting was a huge success, thanks to all those who participated. All proceeds go towards running the market. The tasting will continue every week thru the rest of the season.

Also continuing thru the end will be our wine sale: buy two or more and receive 20% off, 6 or more bottles and receive 25% off. Don’t forget to join Wanolitto’s Wine Club while you are purchasing the market’s wine.

Why are these people smiling?

Don’t forget to pick up my cookbook. I have combined all my cooking with wine recipes in one neat little booklet that will make a great Christmas gift for $5.00. All proceeds go towards the market Endowment Fund.

As we have seen recently, the weather it is changing and winter is not far behind. Now would be good time to pick up your “Hoody” for the cold days to come. The market logo wear is at the information booth and can be ordered and delivered to you in one week.

Sponsor CornerWe are happy to add new sponsor Fernwood at the Park. It is an all-inclusive independent senior living residence. Stop by their booth and see why it’s devoted staff is providing unrivaled service, compassion and care. And the unique feeling of being right where you belong, a feeling of being home. They call it The Holiday Touch, and it’s what makes senior living at Holiday Retirement so special. And, don’t forget to thank them for their sponsorship. They, like other sponsors are what help to make the market what it is today.

Volunteer GroupThe Seattle Spice, girls fast pitch softball team will be here again with their bake sale. Seattle Spice Softball Club is a 501c3 non-profit organization and offers and outstanding opportunity for any softball player who wants to enhance her softball skills and compete at a higher level.

Community GroupsMetro Transit will have a booth to sell Orca Cards. This is the first time they have been available for sale outside the City of Seattle

MusicTwo musical gigs this Saturday: First up is the group Sunday Speedtrap from 10-12pm and Blues legend PK Dwyer from 12 to 2pm.

Upcoming eventThe 7th annual Chili Cook-Off is on the last day of the market, Saturday, October 26th. It is not too late to get your application in, click here for the application and cook-off rules.